Pain-alleviating orthopaedic appliance

a technology for orthopaedic appliances and pain relief, applied in non-surgical orthopedic devices, medical science, bandages, etc., can solve the problems of increased neural tension and difficulty in hiding under everyday clothing, and achieve the effect of reducing the size of the appliance and minimizing the size and quantity of material
US20090287124A1Active Publication Date: 2009-11-19NATURES PILLOWS INC +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
NATURES PILLOWS INC
Publication Date
2009-11-19

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Abstract

An orthopaedic appliance includes a body, a protrusion extending inwardly from the body, positioned on the body to apply pressure on a proximal portion of the soleus muscle, and means for applying pressure to the protrusion.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 052,688, filed May 13, 2008, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates to orthopaedic appliances such as braces. Particularly, the present invention is directed to an orthopaedic appliance that reduces pain by reducing tension on an affected nerve.DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART

[0003] A variety of orthopaedic appliances, such as braces (orthoses), are known in the art for providing support, protection, and / or stability to various joints of the body. Braces of varying sizes and shape are available for joints including the wrists, knees, ankles, and others. Many braces serve to stabilize a joint, to allow it to heal, while some braces are configured for load sharing across a joint to reduce the load on the joint to facilitate healing.

[0004] Applicant recognizes that a common complaint o...

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